Head Chef
Cadillacs Bar & Grill – Exmouth, Western Australia
Competitive Salary | Visa Sponsorship Available | Career Progression | Leadership Opportunity | Live and Work in Exmouth
Lead One of Exmouth's Premier Hospitality Kitchens
Cadillacs Bar & Grill is seeking an experienced, passionate and driven Head Chef to lead our kitchen operation.
Reporting directly to the Executive Chef, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the kitchen, leading a talented team while delivering consistently outstanding food and maintaining exceptional operational standards.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head Chef or an accomplished Sous Chef ready to step into a leadership position with genuine career progression.
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About the Role
As Head Chef, you will oversee the daily operation of the Cadillacs kitchen.
You will lead and develop your team, maintain exceptional food standards, ensure smooth kitchen operations and foster a positive, professional kitchen culture built on respect, accountability and teamwork.
Working closely with the Executive Chef and venue management, you will help implement menus, improve kitchen systems and deliver outstanding dining experiences.
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Key Responsibilities
Kitchen Leadership
- Lead, inspire and develop the kitchen team.
- Create a positive, accountable and respectful workplace culture.
- Recruit, train and mentor chefs, apprentices and kitchen hands.
- Conduct performance reviews and provide ongoing coaching.
- Lead services while maintaining calm and effective communication.
Kitchen Operations
- Oversee the day-to-day operation of the kitchen.
- Ensure consistently high food quality, presentation and portion control.
- Maintain efficient kitchen workflow during preparation and service.
- Ensure recipes and specifications are followed.
- Assist with ordering and maintaining appropriate stock levels.
- Minimise food waste through effective planning and stock rotation.
- Ensure equipment is well maintained and report maintenance issues promptly.
- Coordinate functions and special events.
Food Safety & Compliance
- Maintain HACCP compliance.
- Ensure all food safety records are completed accurately.
- Maintain exceptional kitchen cleanliness.
- Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety requirements.
- Lead by example in maintaining professional standards.
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What We're Looking For
- Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.
- Strong leadership and mentoring ability.
- Experience managing high-volume kitchen operations.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- Passion for developing people.
- High attention to detail.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
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Essential Requirements
- Commercial Cookery qualification or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrated leadership experience.
- Strong HACCP and food safety knowledge.
- Australian working rights or eligible for employer sponsorship.
- Availability to work evenings, weekends and public holidays.
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What We Offer
- Attractive salary package.
- Employer-sponsored visa opportunities.
- Long-term career progression.
- Ongoing professional development.
- Staff meals while on shift.
- Employee discounts.
- Supportive leadership team.
- Stable year-round employment.
- Opportunity to live and work in one of Australia's most iconic coastal destinations.
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Visa Sponsorship Available
Applications are welcomed from Australian residents and international candidates.
Employer-sponsored visas are available for suitably qualified applicants who demonstrate the required skills, qualifications and experience.
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If you're an ambitious leader looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your resume and a cover letter outlining your leadership experience, achievements and why you'd be a great fit for Cadillacs Bar & Grill.
Pay: $65,951.86 – $89,257.30 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
